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The Old Man and the Sea

The Hemingway Library Edition
By Ernest Hemingway
Series: Hemingway Library Edition
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In The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, an ageing fisherman named Santiago engages in an epic battle with a giant marlin far from the Cuban coast. The story explores themes of perseverance, pride, and the enduring struggle between man and nature, highlighting Santiago's resilience and determination. Hemingway's narrative is both a simple tale of an old man's endeavour and a profound exploration of the human spirit.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate tales of resilience and the human spirit facing adversity. It beautifully captures the struggle between a determined fisherman and his epic battle against nature, offering a poignant exploration of courage, pride, and perseverance. The poetic language and deep philosophical undertones make for a captivating read that lingers in the mind.

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Ernest Hemingway's most beloved and popular novel ever, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, now featuring a previously unpublished short story and additional supplementary material—plus a personal foreword by the author's only living son, Patrick Hemingway, and an introduction by the author's grandson Seán Hemingway.

The last of his novels Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the most enduring works of American fiction. The story of a down-on-his-luck Cuban fisherman and his supreme ordeal—a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream—has been cherished by generations of readers.

Hemingway takes the timeless themes of courage in the face of adversity and personal triumph won from loss and transforms them into a magnificent 20th-century classic. First published in 1952, this hugely popular tale confirmed his power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature.

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The Old Man and the Sea is often praised for its simple yet profound storytelling, capturing the struggle and endurance of the human spirit. Reviewers highlight Hemingway's powerful use of language and the depth of the themes, such as perseverance and dignity, despite the book's brevity. Critics also admire the way Hemingway draws readers into the solitary world of the old fisherman, creating a universal tale of personal triumph.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781476787855

Publisher: Scribner Book Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 July 2022

Imprint: Scribner Book Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 160

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Classic Fiction Ernest Hemingway Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Series: Hemingway Library Edition

About the Author

Ernest Hemingway did more to change the style of English prose than any other writer of his time. Publication of The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms immediately established Hemingway as one of the greatest literary lights of the twentieth century. His classic novel The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. His life and accomplishments are explored in-depth in the PBS documentary film from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, Hemingway. Known for his larger-than-life personality and his passions for bullfighting, fishing, and big-game hunting, he died in Ketchum, Idaho on July 2, 1961.

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